Sisodia launches internship programme to engage students in electoral process

New Delhi: In a move to engage young minds in the electoral process, Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has launched an internship programme aimed at providing college students with a hands-on understanding of elections and democracy. The program, called ‘Internship with Manish Sisodia,’ has received an overwhelming response, with thousands of students applying from across India. However, only 100 students have been selected to begin working in the election war room for the Jangpura Assembly constituency campaign.

Manish Sisodia, who is contesting from Jangpura, expressed his excitement about the large number of applicants, saying, “Hundreds of students showed interest in the initiative, and some of these young friends are now working with me in Jangpura. Thousands had applied to be part of the programme, and around 100 have joined.” He added, “They will begin working with me

next month.”

The students, selected for their diverse backgrounds, will take on various roles, including managing campaigns, conducting field research, and interacting with the public. Sisodia emphasized, “They will handle everything involved in election campaigns, working in war rooms, back rooms, research rooms, conducting field research, campaigning, and interacting with people.”

The initiative seeks to offer students a deeper understanding of the democratic process and leadership. Sisodia explained, “The idea is for them to understand how leaders work, how the public thinks, what challenges exist in the electoral process, and how it serves as a powerful tool

for democracy.”

He also highlighted the broad spectrum of students joining, ranging from social work and engineering students to those pursuing marketing and technology degrees. “Students from all backgrounds, whether from Delhi, Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, or southern states, have come from across the country to work with me,” he said.

Sisodia hopes that, over the next month or so, the interns will not only gain leadership skills but also provide valuable feedback and contribute to the campaign’s success.